Great Bridgton Duck Race The duck has arrived. She was late this year and found that the water level in Stevens Brook was too low for her ducklings to race and — to her surprise — that there was a pandemic going on. But she landed anyway to let you know the “race” will be […]
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Inside New Gloucester: Aug. 27
New transfer station policy Mushroom Walk Pineland Farms will host a Mushroom Walk Sept 10, led by an expert from North Spore Mushrooms of Westbrook. During this informative expedition, participants will learn about cultivation, foraging and the various mushroom species found in the area. All levels and all ages will be welcome to join the […]
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Inside Windham: Aug. 27
Follow the History Trail If you’re looking for a fun way to spend a day and if you’re also a history buff, visit the Windham Historical Society’s website and print out the map that can take you on the Windham History Trail. Developed by the Society and the Windham Public Library, the trail will take […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 27
Music Sept. 2 Bonnie Edwards & The Practical Cats, blues, swing, jazz, vintage R&B, 7-9 p.m., Westbrook Summer Concert Series at Vallee Square. Face masks required, limited seating of 12 tables for up to six people each. For more and information and to register go to downtownwestbrook.com/events/summer-concert-series/. Sept. 6 Oshima Brothers, contemporary folk and acoustic […]
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Inside Gray: Aug. 21
Annual Volunteer Awards The Town of Gray was unable to hold its Annual Volunteer Award Banquet, but volunteers from the 2019-2020 season were still recognized and given their accolades. Volunteer of The Year: Karen Taylor. A Gray Historical Society member for nearly 30 years, Taylor was the driving force behind the relocation of the soldier’s […]
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Inside Raymond: Aug. 21
9U travel baseball Raymond Little League will hold tryouts for the 2021 9U Northern Storm Baseball travel program Monday, Aug, 24, in Mechanic Falls. Participants need to be 9 years old or younger as of April 30, 2021. For more information and to register for tryouts, contact coach Rick Cummings at northernstormbaseball@gmail.com. School start date […]
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Bicentennial Maine: Casco
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, the Lakes Region Weekly is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
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It Happened in Windham: The mills at Little Falls
There have been mills on the Presumpscot River in the Little Falls section of South Windham since before the American Revolution. The first mill on the site was owned by New Marblehead settler William Knight. He operated a sawmill there with his two sons, Joseph and Nathan. The mill was run by the Knight family […]
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Inside Windham: Aug. 14
A salute to Clark Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Nathan Clark hails from Windham, but these days, he’s spending his time aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, the USS Harry Truman. The Truman is currently in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard for its Extended Carrier Incremental Availability period. Thank you, Nathan, for your service to our country. You […]
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Inside New Gloucester: Aug. 14
Socially distant storytelling Online charity auction The Friends of the Shakers are hosting an online charity auction to benefit Shaker Village, now through 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22. View all of the items up for bid at biddingowl.com/Auction/index.cfm?auctionID=22580. Check back often since new items are added daily. Auction bids are one of many ways […]
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